Who is the principal of Community College Killorglin?

Fiona O'Brien is the principal of Community College Killorglin, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Community College Killorglin a mixed school?

Yes. Community College Killorglin takes both boys and girls.

Is Community College Killorglin fee-paying?

No. Community College Killorglin is in the free education scheme, so there are no tuition fees. Like most schools it may ask for a voluntary contribution, which can't be compulsory.

What is the ethos of Community College Killorglin?

Community College Killorglin has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Kerry ETB.

Does Community College Killorglin teach through Irish?

No. Community College Killorglin teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Community College Killorglin a DEIS school?

Yes. Community College Killorglin is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.

Where can I read Community College Killorglin's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Community College Killorglin's roll number, 70460G, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Community College Killorglin?

The closest is The Intermediate School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Community College Killorglin

Killorglin, Co. Kerry

285 studentsMixedDEISCommunity college (ETB)TY optional

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Students this year

285 students: 138 girls and 147 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 64
2nd year: 52
3rd year: 59
TY: 21
5th year: 45
6th year: 44

Transition Year: 21 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (59). That usually means TY is optional here.

What it costs

Tuition fees: None. The school is in the free education scheme.
Schoolbooks: Free in every year, including TY, under the free schoolbooks scheme.

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At a glance

Community College Killorglin is a community college (etb) in Killorglin, Co. Kerry (Eircode V93 PY05). Community College Killorglin has 285 students: 147 boys and 138 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Community college (ETB)
Boys and girls: Mixed · 147 boys, 138 girls
Fees: Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos: Multi-denominational
Patron: Kerry ETB
Language: English-medium
Day or boarding: Day school
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Roll number: 70460G

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Questions parents ask

Where is Community College Killorglin?: Community College Killorglin is a community college (etb) in Killorglin, Co. Kerry (Eircode V93 PY05).
How many students go to Community College Killorglin?: Community College Killorglin has 285 students: 147 boys and 138 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Community College Killorglin?: Fiona O'Brien is the principal of Community College Killorglin, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Community College Killorglin a mixed school?: Yes. Community College Killorglin takes both boys and girls.
Is Community College Killorglin fee-paying?: No. Community College Killorglin is in the free education scheme, so there are no tuition fees. Like most schools it may ask for a voluntary contribution, which can't be compulsory.
What is the ethos of Community College Killorglin?: Community College Killorglin has a Multi-denominational ethos. Its patron is Kerry ETB.
Does Community College Killorglin teach through Irish?: No. Community College Killorglin teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Does Community College Killorglin have Transition Year?: 21 students are in Transition Year, fewer than in 3rd year (59). That usually means TY is optional here.
Is Community College Killorglin a DEIS school?: Yes. Community College Killorglin is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
Where can I read Community College Killorglin's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Community College Killorglin's roll number, 70460G, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Community College Killorglin?: The closest is The Intermediate School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Community College Killorglin compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Community College KillorglinThis school		285	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
The Intermediate SchoolKillorglin	1.1 km	711	Mixed	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Fri, 6 Nov	No	No
Presentation Secondary SchoolKillarney	6.9 km	712	Mixed	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
Killarney Community CollegeKillarney	18.6 km	469	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	Applications close, Thu, 12 Nov	No	Yes
St. Brendan's CollegeCill Airne	18.8 km	871	Boys	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No
St. Brigid's Secondary SchoolKillarney	18.9 km	789	Girls	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Wed, 21 Oct	No	No
C.B.S. Secondary SchoolTralee	19.1 km	801	Boys	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Fri, 13 Nov	No	No

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Contact

Killorglin
Co Kerry
V93PY05

Principal: Fiona O'Brien on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 066 976 1168
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.killorglincc.ie
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Next school holidays

In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 10 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
In 17 weeksFebruary mid-term breakMon, 15 February to Fri 19 February 2027

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